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PAGE 2 SUSTAINABILITY NEWSLETTER <br />Sustainability Issues in the news <br />We already have a "good news" section in this newsletter, but sometimes there are other stories that <br />may not be "positive" but are still important to share! Below are some of those stories worth reading'. <br />How to adapt your buying habits as Minnesota's PFAS ban begins (Star Tribune gift link) - some useful <br />tips for transitioning away from products with PFAS you may have in your home. <br />A call to action for backyard flock owners (Star Tribune gift link) - As public health professionals and <br />scientists carefully monitor the Avian Flu outbreak, this columnist offers tips to backyard flock owners on <br />how to protect your birds and keep their habitats safe. <br />New Year, New Laws—MPR's overview of new laws taking effect in Minnesota, including the PFAS ban <br />Election impacts on the Inflation Reduction Act - We will be watching very closely for any upcoming <br />changes to this historic bill. In the meantime, Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light released a video <br />discussing the potential impacts of the election on the IRA tax credits, and Lawyers for Good Government <br />also released a guidance document about their predictions. In general, any projects completed in 2025 <br />should continue to receive tax rebates, but beyond 2025, it's difficult to predict what may come. <br />Join the Plastic -Free Challenge! <br />With so many single -use plastic items in our lives, avoiding them may feel <br />overwhelming! Fortunately, there is a lot we can do to help create a world with less <br />plastic. Are you up for the challenge? Join the Plastic -Free Challenge <br />(tcplasticfree.ecochallenge.orgl to explore what's possible, starting on February 1. <br />During the one -month challenge, you can focus on learning about plastic recycling, <br />making plastic -free swaps, and advocating for changes in your community. As part of a <br />community acting together, see how our individual actions add up to a big impact) Click <br />here to loin Team Roseville and take part in the challenge! <br />Metro Transit "Metro micro" service starts in Roseville <br />Starting January 6, 2025, Metro Transit now operates the Metro <br />micro shared -ride service throughout central Roseville. ADA- <br />accessible minibuses can pick you up and drop you off <br />anywhere within their service area, which is within the bounds of <br />County Road B, Old Highway 8, County Road F, and Victoria. <br />The service has been active in North Minneapolis and <br />Woodbury since 2022. Fares range from $1—$3.25 depending <br />of time of day and whether you qualify for reduced fares, with <br />free transfers for 2.5 hours. <br />Download the app or call 651-602-1170 to <br />book via phone! (Note that there are two "Metro <br />Micro" apps—make sure you use the one with <br />the icon to the left, unless you want to use micro <br />transit in California!) <br />Page 16 of 43 <br />